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FL H0381

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Katherine Waldron

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers from manufacturing, importing for profit, selling, or offering for sale cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing, and from conducting or contracting for cosmetic animal testing in Florida
  • Defines "cosmetic animal testing" as the internal or external application of a cosmetic or its ingredients to the skin, eyes, or other body part of a live, nonhuman vertebrate; reviewing or retaining evidence from prior animal tests is explicitly excluded
  • Provides exceptions when animal testing is required by federal, state, or foreign regulatory authorities, provided conditions are met such as no alternative ingredient or nonanimal testing method being available and a specific human health problem being substantiated
  • Requires cosmetics sold under an exception to carry a label stating: "This product or an ingredient used in the formulation of this product has been tested on animals"
  • Imposes a civil penalty of $5,000 for violations plus $1,000 per day for continued violations, enforceable by the Attorney General, state attorney, or local city or county attorney, with an effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Cosmetic Animal Testing

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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